Loomis in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Liberty Tree Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
1. Liberty Tree Memorial
Inscription.
Liberty Tree Memorial. . This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The Liberty Tree. It stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and became the rallying place for the Sons of Liberty. In August of 1775, as a last act of violence prior to their evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore the name "Liberty.
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree:
Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of
August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two
effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp
Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The
Liberty Tree. It stood in silent witness to countless meetings,
speeches and celebrations, and became the rallying place for the
Sons of Liberty. In August of 1775, as a last act of violence prior
to their evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down
because it bore the name "Liberty.
Erected by Elm Research Institute.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 14, 1765.
Location. 38° 49.207′ N, 121° 11.445′ W. Marker is in Loomis, California, in Placer County. Marker is on Library Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6050 Library Drive, Loomis CA 95650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Loomis Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loomis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loomis - Transcontinental Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016
2. Liberty Tree Memorial - wide view, with Loomis Branch Library in background
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
